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Almiro Clere advises on the construction and development of major infrastructure and energy projects, with a particular focus on gigaprojects, renewables, transport and green energy.

He has extensive experience with the full suite of construction and project documentation, from complex EPC turnkey arrangements through to DBO, EPCM, subcontracting structures, offtakes and supply agreements, technical services and relevant security documentation. Almiro advised on the delivery of the Dubai Artificial Reef, Formosa 1, 2 and 3 offshore wind farms in Taiwan, the Singapore Port expansion, and the Kai Tak National Sports Park Project in Hong Kong.

Almiro’s experience also extends to the commodity value chain, advising a number of Japanese energy utilities and trading houses on their long-term offtakes, trading portfolios, charter party and tolling arrangements.

Credentials

B.Comm., University of Otago, New Zealand

LL.B., University of Otago, New Zealand, First Class Honours

High Court of New Zealand

Western Australia

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December 10, 2024
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Advising:

EverWind Fuels on the Americas’ first green hydrogen / export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A Saudi gigaproject developer on all aspects of the procurement and construction of a proposed futuristic city in Saudi Arabia's north-western region (ongoing).

The sponsor consortium of EDF (Électricité de France), French multinational electric utility company, and Masdar, leading clean energy company, on their 25-year concession agreement for the Amaala multi-utilities infrastructure facility with Red Sea Global (RSG).

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Advising:

EverWind Fuels on the Americas’ first green hydrogen / export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A Saudi gigaproject developer on all aspects of the procurement and construction of a proposed futuristic city in Saudi Arabia's north-western region (ongoing).

The sponsor consortium of EDF (Électricité de France), French multinational electric utility company, and Masdar, leading clean energy company, on their 25-year concession agreement for the Amaala multi-utilities infrastructure facility with Red Sea Global (RSG).

Consortium of City Cool and ADC Energy on the design, construction, ownership, financing, operation and maintenance and transfer of a 72,500TR district cooling plant, underground network and metering system.

The Dubai Government on Dubai Reef, the world’s largest artificial reef project.

A Saudi gigaproject developer on a rail infrastructure project, including cut and cover tunnels, drill and blast tunnels, stations infrastructure and depot contracts. When complete, the project will consist of mass transit, high speed and freight rail and a hyperloop.

Macquarie, Orsted, JERA and Swancor on the development and financing of the Formosa I Offshore Wind Project, Taiwan (2019 Asian Infrastructure Awards Renewable Energy Deal of the Year).

Macquarie and Swancor on the development and financing of the Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Project, Taiwan (2020 Asian Infrastructure Awards Green Deal of the Year).

JERA in connection with the structuring and procurement for the Formosa 3 Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan.

JBIC, KEXIM and the commercial banks in connection with the US$2.5bn 1,200MW Nghi Son 2 BOT coal fired power plant in Vietnam.

 The sponsors on the development of a 150MW/300MWh BESS in Australia.

The lender group in relation to the Sunseap PV Solar Project in Vietnam.

The lender group in relation to the Reliance and Phoenix gas to power projects in Bangladesh.

The lender group in connection with the Hoa Hai PV Solar Project in Vietnam.

A shortlisted bidder on the partial acquisition of Yunlin Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan.

The lender group in relation to the Lakelands 13mw PV solar plant and 5.4mw lithium battery fringe-of-grid project, Australia.

The lenders on the NamNgiep 1 cross-border hydropower project, Thailand/Laos – Asia Pacific Hydro Deal of the Year, IJ Global Asia Pacific Awards 2014.

The lenders on the Phase I and II development of the EnerjiSA 4,000MW Power Portfolio, Turkey.

The sponsors on the development of a floating offshore wind farm development, Scotland.

The sponsors on the gas supply arrangements for the development of a pipeline in Kurdistan.

The lender group on the Reliance and Phoenix gas-to-power project in Bangladesh.

A Japanese energy utility on the long term supply sale and purchase arrangements from Gorgon LNG, Cameron LNG and LNG Canada.

A lender on the Coral South FLNG, Mozambique.

JERA on the acquisition of an interest in the Barossa/Caldita Gas Field.

Ports of Singapore Authority on the Terminal 19 and 20 Port Expansion, Singapore.

Ports of Singapore Authority on the P39 Terminal Expansion, Singapore.

Mitsui on the development of the New Priok Container Terminal 2 and 3, Indonesia.

The lender group on the development of the Thilawa Port, Myanmar.

A client on the development of a data center, Singapore.

The sponsors on the development of a rail network, port facilities and captive power plant, Indonesia.

Kai Tak Sports Park Ltd on the successful tender for, and delivery of, the Kai Tak Sports Park complex in Hong Kong.

News

In the News · Source: The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Le Monde du Droit, Law Middle East, Law360 Pulse, Legalcommunity MENA, The Oath, The Deal, The Texas Lawbook, ABF Journal, Global Arbitration Review, Global Legal Chronicle, Décideurs Magazine, Boursier, CFNEWS, Texas Lawyer, Houston Bar Association, Global Restructuring Review and Texas Bar Journal

December 10, 2024
K&S elects 37 new partners and promotes five counsel across 14 cities

View all

Matters

Advising:

EverWind Fuels on the Americas’ first green hydrogen / export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A Saudi gigaproject developer on all aspects of the procurement and construction of a proposed futuristic city in Saudi Arabia's north-western region (ongoing).

The sponsor consortium of EDF (Électricité de France), French multinational electric utility company, and Masdar, leading clean energy company, on their 25-year concession agreement for the Amaala multi-utilities infrastructure facility with Red Sea Global (RSG).

See more

Close

Matters

Advising:

EverWind Fuels on the Americas’ first green hydrogen / export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A Saudi gigaproject developer on all aspects of the procurement and construction of a proposed futuristic city in Saudi Arabia's north-western region (ongoing).

The sponsor consortium of EDF (Électricité de France), French multinational electric utility company, and Masdar, leading clean energy company, on their 25-year concession agreement for the Amaala multi-utilities infrastructure facility with Red Sea Global (RSG).

Consortium of City Cool and ADC Energy on the design, construction, ownership, financing, operation and maintenance and transfer of a 72,500TR district cooling plant, underground network and metering system.

The Dubai Government on Dubai Reef, the world’s largest artificial reef project.

A Saudi gigaproject developer on a rail infrastructure project, including cut and cover tunnels, drill and blast tunnels, stations infrastructure and depot contracts. When complete, the project will consist of mass transit, high speed and freight rail and a hyperloop.

Macquarie, Orsted, JERA and Swancor on the development and financing of the Formosa I Offshore Wind Project, Taiwan (2019 Asian Infrastructure Awards Renewable Energy Deal of the Year).

Macquarie and Swancor on the development and financing of the Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Project, Taiwan (2020 Asian Infrastructure Awards Green Deal of the Year).

JERA in connection with the structuring and procurement for the Formosa 3 Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan.

JBIC, KEXIM and the commercial banks in connection with the US$2.5bn 1,200MW Nghi Son 2 BOT coal fired power plant in Vietnam.

 The sponsors on the development of a 150MW/300MWh BESS in Australia.

The lender group in relation to the Sunseap PV Solar Project in Vietnam.

The lender group in relation to the Reliance and Phoenix gas to power projects in Bangladesh.

The lender group in connection with the Hoa Hai PV Solar Project in Vietnam.

A shortlisted bidder on the partial acquisition of Yunlin Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan.

The lender group in relation to the Lakelands 13mw PV solar plant and 5.4mw lithium battery fringe-of-grid project, Australia.

The lenders on the NamNgiep 1 cross-border hydropower project, Thailand/Laos – Asia Pacific Hydro Deal of the Year, IJ Global Asia Pacific Awards 2014.

The lenders on the Phase I and II development of the EnerjiSA 4,000MW Power Portfolio, Turkey.

The sponsors on the development of a floating offshore wind farm development, Scotland.

The sponsors on the gas supply arrangements for the development of a pipeline in Kurdistan.

The lender group on the Reliance and Phoenix gas-to-power project in Bangladesh.

A Japanese energy utility on the long term supply sale and purchase arrangements from Gorgon LNG, Cameron LNG and LNG Canada.

A lender on the Coral South FLNG, Mozambique.

JERA on the acquisition of an interest in the Barossa/Caldita Gas Field.

Ports of Singapore Authority on the Terminal 19 and 20 Port Expansion, Singapore.

Ports of Singapore Authority on the P39 Terminal Expansion, Singapore.

Mitsui on the development of the New Priok Container Terminal 2 and 3, Indonesia.

The lender group on the development of the Thilawa Port, Myanmar.

A client on the development of a data center, Singapore.

The sponsors on the development of a rail network, port facilities and captive power plant, Indonesia.

Kai Tak Sports Park Ltd on the successful tender for, and delivery of, the Kai Tak Sports Park complex in Hong Kong.

News

In the News · Source: The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Le Monde du Droit, Law Middle East, Law360 Pulse, Legalcommunity MENA, The Oath, The Deal, The Texas Lawbook, ABF Journal, Global Arbitration Review, Global Legal Chronicle, Décideurs Magazine, Boursier, CFNEWS, Texas Lawyer, Houston Bar Association, Global Restructuring Review and Texas Bar Journal

December 10, 2024
K&S elects 37 new partners and promotes five counsel across 14 cities

View all

Credentials

B.Comm., University of Otago, New Zealand

LL.B., University of Otago, New Zealand, First Class Honours

High Court of New Zealand

Western Australia

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan


2023 Edition

Close

Recognition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan


2023 Edition